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Five years later, Hong Kong residents reflect on massive government protests. : State of the World from NPR Five years after mass protests rocked Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive.

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Three Tales of Tempered Expectations in Hong Kong

Three Tales of Tempered Expectations in Hong Kong

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Five years after mass protests rocked Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive.

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Protesters smash glass doors and windows of the Legislative Council Complex on July 1, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anti-extradition protesters attempts to break into the the city's legislature and thousands more gathered to march in opposition to the city's China-backed government on Monday during the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kongs return to Chinese rule. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images hide caption

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Protesters smash glass doors and windows of the Legislative Council Complex on July 1, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anti-extradition protesters attempts to break into the the city's legislature and thousands more gathered to march in opposition to the city's China-backed government on Monday during the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kongs return to Chinese rule.

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